Day Trips

Gothenburg has good connections to exciting nearby areas. All areas offer something extra and a day trip to a castle, a beautiful natural reserve or a museum is pleasant and easy to access. Here is a list of some places that are definitely worth a visit.

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The Nordic Watercolor Museum on Tjörn, taken from the water. The sea is mirror-calm, and in the background, you can see the Bohuslän cliffs.

Art museum on Tjörn

Nordic Watercolour museum

Experience world-class art by the sea in Skärhamn with international exhibitions, creative activities and culture for all ages all year round.

boat in the archipelago

Guided boat tours

Kastor Boat Trips

Set off on a boat adventure with Kastor Boat Trips aboard the traditional fishing boats Kastor and Pollux. All year round from the harbour in Hönö Klåva, in the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago.

Adventure water park

Nolhaga Parkbad

Take a day trip to Alingsås and visit the adventure water park Nolhaga parkbad.

Fortress

Bohus fortress

An over 700 year old fortress north of Gothenburg.

Historic fortress north of Gothenburg

Carlsten fortress

At the very top of Marstrandsön, north of Gothenburg, stands this former military fortification from the 17th century. Today, visitors can explore the site’s history on their own, join guided tours, enjoy a meal in the restaurant, or book an overnight stay at the hotel.

View over Gunnebo House and Gardens, surrounded by greenery.

18th century estate

Gunnebo House and Gardens

One of the finest 1700s establishments in northern Europe.

Museum

Mölndals stadsmuseum

Cultural history in Kvarnbyn.

Fortress

New Älvsborg Fortress

A 17th-century fortress, one of Sweden’s best-preserved, and a popular excursion destination.

Castle in Floda

Nääs Slott

Nääs is Sweden’s best preserved late 19th century enviroment.

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A soldier stands on the deck of a ship, Bohus Fortress in the background
Experience living history
June 13
Place:New Älvsborg Fortress